Reborn and married in a swapped marriage, my aloof husband is too ruthless.

The maidservant, panting, said haltingly, "...the streets...are all saying...that the Madam's...the Madam's goods...are cursed!"

Su Jinxin's face darkened, and she instantly understood what had happened. Boss Zhao had run out of tricks and was resorting to underhanded tactics!

"What's the panic!" Su Jinxin snapped, her eyes flashing with a cold light. "Explain yourself clearly!"

The maidservant finally steadied herself and said in a trembling voice, "Madam, the whole city is saying that our Brocade Embroidery Shop's products are cursed, and whoever buys them will be unlucky! So many customers... so many customers are asking for refunds..."

Upon hearing the news, Manager Sun rushed over, his face ashen, his lips trembling as he said, "Madam, what... what are we going to do? Our business... is all over!" He slumped to the ground, completely wilted like a frostbitten eggplant.

Su Jinxin glanced at him coldly, said nothing, and turned back to her room, quickly changing into a neat set of men's clothing.

"Manager Sun," Su Jinxin's voice was cold and firm, "if you're scared, then close the shop and go home to take care of your children! Jinxiufang has no need for cowards!"

Manager Sun trembled with fright and quickly scrambled to his feet: "Madam, I...I know I was wrong! I'll go...go and calm the guests down right away!" Although he said this, his legs were still shaking, clearly he was quite frightened.

Su Jinxin ignored him and strode out the door, heading straight for Jinxiufang.

At this moment, a group of people had gathered at the entrance of Jinxiufang, pointing and discussing the shops.

"I've heard that the things at Jinxiufang are cursed! It's really scary!"

"That's right! My neighbor's second aunt bought one of their sachets, and she broke her leg that very day!"

"Oh dear, I can't buy that! I want to live a few more years!"

Su Jinxin walked straight to the center of the crowd, her gaze sharp as she scanned everyone: "Ladies and gentlemen, I am Su Jinxin, the owner of Jinxiufang. Today, I want to ask, who exactly said that the products of my Jinxiufang are cursed? Do they have any evidence?"

The crowd was intimidated by her imposing presence and fell silent for a moment.

Su Jinxin sneered and continued, "If anyone can produce evidence, I, Su Jinxin, will pay double the compensation! If they can't..." She paused, her tone becoming even sharper, "Then don't blame me, Su Jinxin, for being impolite!"

A furtive figure flashed past in the crowd. Su Jinxin, with her sharp eyes, immediately spotted it, a cold smile curling at the corner of her lips.

"Manager Sun," Su Jinxin instructed in a low voice, "Go and fetch Matchmaker Wang for me."

Manager Sun was quick and agile, and soon he pulled Matchmaker Wang over.

Matchmaker Wang, all smiles, rubbed her hands together and said, "Madam Su, is there some good news you've brought me?" Su Jinxin smiled insincerely and said, "Matchmaker Wang, you're very well-informed. I wanted to ask, have you heard the rumors circulating in the city lately about Jinxiufang?"

Matchmaker Wang's eyes darted around, and she immediately understood Su Jinxin's meaning.

She smiled ingratiatingly and said, "Mrs. Su, these rumors are naturally baseless and not to be believed. However..." She lowered her voice, "to stop the rumors, we must find the source. As for the source..." She rubbed two fingers together.

Without hesitation, Su Jinxin took out a silver ingot and stuffed it into her hand: "There will be a generous reward after the matter is done."

Once the money was received, the matchmaker Wang immediately perked up and patted her chest, assuring everyone, "Don't worry, Madam Su, I'll go and inquire right away!"

Within half a day, Wang the matchmaker brought back a trembling man.

This man was the one that Boss Zhao had hired to spread rumors in the city.

With witnesses present, Su Jinxin felt confident and immediately reported the matter to the authorities, suing Boss Zhao in court.

Feeling guilty, Boss Zhao was unable to defend himself and was ultimately ordered to pay a huge sum in damages and expelled from the Chamber of Commerce. The crisis at Jinxiufang was thus resolved.

Meanwhile, at the Yan residence.

Yan Cheng'an put down the book in his hand, a faint smile appearing on his lips.

He had long anticipated that Boss Zhao would resort to desperate measures and underhanded tactics.

He secretly arranged for people to recommend Su Jinxin's products to some high-ranking officials and dignitaries in the city, and intentionally or unintentionally revealed that Su Jinxin was his wife.

Out of respect for the Yan family, these high-ranking officials and dignitaries all expressed great interest in Su Jinxin's products.

Instead of being affected by the rumors, Jinxiufang's business flourished even more.

Upon learning of this, Su Jinxin felt a surge of warmth in her heart.

She knew that Yan Cheng'an was secretly helping her.

This seemingly sickly man is actually meticulous and possesses unfathomable strength.

In the evening, Su Jinxin returned to the Yan residence and saw Yan Chengan sitting in the courtyard admiring the moon. She walked to his side and gently took his hand: "Thank you."

Yan Cheng'an grasped her hand in return, his eyes tender: "Husband and wife are one, why should there be thanks?"

Su Jinxin nestled beside him, feeling the warmth of his palm, and a sense of peace settled in her heart.

However, this tranquility did not last long before it was broken by a series of urgent knocks on the door.

Outside the door, a servant hurriedly reported, "Madam, the president of the Chamber of Commerce has arrived and says he has important matters to discuss!"

Su Jinxin and Yan Chengan exchanged a glance, a hint of coldness flashing in their eyes.

"Let him in," Su Jinxin said in a deep voice.

As soon as the chamber of commerce president entered, he said in a sarcastic tone, "Mrs. Su, your business has been doing quite well lately. It seems you've forgotten the rules of the chamber of commerce..."

The chamber of commerce president, with his protruding belly, said sarcastically, "Madam Su, your business has been doing quite well lately. It seems you've forgotten the rules of the chamber of commerce! Not just anyone can join this chamber, let alone a woman like you..."

Su Jinxin interrupted him without fear, "President, I respect you as a senior member of the Chamber of Commerce, which is why I show you such courtesy. But that doesn't mean you can slander me at will. My Jinxiufang business is conducted openly and honestly, and every transaction can withstand scrutiny. How can you say I've forgotten the rules? Does the President think that women shouldn't be in business?"

The president was stunned by Su Jinxin's imposing presence and was speechless for a moment.

He originally intended to use Boss Zhao's matter to suppress Su Jinxin, but he didn't expect her to be so sharp-tongued.

He coughed lightly to cover his embarrassment: "Mrs. Su, that's not what I meant. It's just that you've been in the limelight lately, which inevitably attracts jealousy. As for Mr. Zhao's matter, although his methods were despicable, you shouldn't have..."

"Shouldn't what?" Su Jinxin sneered. "Shouldn't you defend your legitimate rights? Is it the Chamber of Commerce's rule to let him slander and frame you?" She paused, her eyes blazing. "President, as the president of the Chamber of Commerce, it's one thing for you not to uphold justice, but to aid and abet evil. It's truly disappointing!"

The president was rendered speechless by Su Jinxin's words, his face turning pale and then red. In the end, he could only slink away from the Yan residence.

Su Jinxin did not give up.

The next day, she erected a platform in the market and exposed Boss Zhao's conspiracy and the evidence to the public.

The customers, who had been misled by the rumors, suddenly realized the truth and condemned Boss Zhao's despicable behavior.

Boss Zhao's reputation plummeted, and he was completely disgraced.

Meanwhile, Jinxiufang's products have once again become popular with customers.

Those small business owners who used to mock Su Jinxin have changed their attitudes after seeing her current strength and have expressed their willingness to fully support her.

Su Jinxin stood on the high platform, looking at the bustling crowd, her heart filled with confidence.

She knew that she had successfully weathered the crisis and established a firm foothold in the business world.

In the evening, Su Jinxin returned to the Yan residence, where Yan Chengan was waiting for her in the courtyard.

He handed her a cup of hot tea, his eyes filled with admiration: "Madam's performance today was truly remarkable."

Su Jinxin took the teacup and smiled gently, "This is just the beginning." She looked up at the night sky, her eyes sparkling, "Yan Chengan, what do you think... should we expand our business to the capital next?"

Jinxiufang's business was booming, with its doors always crowded.

With her keen business acumen and decisive decision-making, Su Jinxin completely defeated Boss Zhao and quickly seized control of the market.

A stable supply of goods, exquisite products, and fair prices have attracted a large number of customers. Even some merchants who used to treat her coldly are now coming to her door seeking cooperation.

The president of the chamber of commerce personally visited Su Jinxin to invite her to become an important member of the chamber. His words were full of flattery, a stark contrast to his previous snobbish attitude.

Su Jinxin responded with a faint smile, but she knew in her heart that this was just the beginning.

Yan Cheng'an held her hand, his gentle gaze filled with praise: "Jin Xin, you did very well." Su Jin Xin squeezed his hand back, but her eyes held a hint of inexplicable unease.

She pushed open the warehouse door, and a chill rushed out, but the expected mountain of goods was nowhere to be seen; only empty shelves and a dusty floor remained… She turned around abruptly, her expression changing drastically.